Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The key topics of their discussions were strengthening Ukraine’s air defence system and preparing for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome and discussed critical issues, including Ukraine’s defence needs and progress toward European Union membership.

The proposal to deploy a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine could become part of broader security guarantees. Discussions will include the possibility of sending a military contingent from the UK, according to comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ukrainian journalists following the Ramstein meeting.

Ukraine wants to set a record for the number of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this will allow it to stop the enemy's advance.President

But as the day began, the focus was less on Austin than what it means for him to depart. In the last three years, the secretary has convened this Ukraine Defense Contact Group — a gathering of 50 countries supporting Kyiv — 25 times.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the behaviour of American billionaire Elon Musk, stating that Ukraine is prioritising the strengthening of its air defence rather than focusing on emotions.

Lukashenko's spokesperson denied on Monday that any apology took place, but confirmed that a call between both leaders soon after the war began.

Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in the framework of a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein Group. They discussed support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin have urged the incoming Trump administration to maintain military support for Ukraine. Austin warned that ceasing support could lead to more aggression and chaos.